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Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe alleging sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit Friday accusing Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her while she was working on “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.”Lythgoe is best known as the executive producer of the hit reality competition shows — he produced "American Idol" from 2002 to 2014 and "So You Think You Can Dance" from 2005 to 2014.According to Variety, Abdul claimed in the early years of working on “American Idol,” Lythgoe had sexually assaulted her and again in 2014 when she was working on “So You Think You Can Dance.”During the first alleged assault, Abdul claims Lythgoe shoved her against the wall of an elevator before grabbing her genitals and breasts, and shoving his tongue down her throat. She pushed him away and when the elevator doors opened, she ran out and called her representatives for help.LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 27: Paula Abdul (L) and Nigel Lythgoe arrive at the Dizzy Feet Foundation's 3rd Annual Celebration of Dance Gala held at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on ...

Steve Garvey gaining momentum in California's U.S. Senate race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

Former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey continues to gain traction in the race to succeed the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.A recent poll from Politico shows Garvey, who is running as a Republican, with the support of 19% of likely California voters, second to Congressman Adam Schiff’s 28%. A Policy Institute of California poll conducted in mid-November had Garvey at 10%, trailing both Schiff (21%) and Rep. Katie Porter (16%).Earlier this month, Garvey toured the oft-neglected Salton Sea and broadly outlined his priorities for the region, which has become a focal point after a U.S. Department of Energy analysis found it could hold one of the largest lithium brine deposits in the world.“People first. The ecology and environment second, and then the development of a potentially vast resource for building of batteries and eventually cleaner energy” he told reporters.Garvey also toured the U.S.-Mexico border where he met with Border Patrol agents and social workers.A P...

U. of Md. student, Howard Co. resident dies after College Park car crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police said a Clarksville resident involved in a collision at the University of Maryland, College Park campus earlier this month has died.Erik Mechtel, 22, was in the area of Campus Drive and Mowatt Lane at around 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 16 when the crash happened, according to a news release from the department.A police investigation revealed that Mechtel was struck by an SUV after it struck a median. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene of the crash and cooperated with the department, according to police.Mechtel was hospitalized with serious injuries related to the crash, suffering broken bones before entering a coma, according to family and community members. He died Thursday from his injuries.The 22-year-old Marylander was a senior, and undergraduate research assistant with the Joint Quantum Institute Hafezi Group, plus a researcher in the Space Power & Propulsion Lab in the university’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. His ...

How to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game. The unbeaten and second-seeded Huskies are Pac-12 champions and led by Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns won the Big 12 title. The winner will advance to the national title game Jan. 8 in Houston against either Alabama or Michigan, who play each other in the Rose Bowl.The two teams also met in the postseason last year with Washington beating the Longhorns 27-20 in the Alamo Bowl. The stakes are much bigger this time around. It’s the first time Texas has made the College Football Playoff and Washington’s second appearance (2016). Here’s how to watch Texas vs. Washington:When does Texas play Washington?The game is Monday, Jan. 1, with kickoff at 8:45 p.m. Eastern.What channel is the Texas vs. Washington game on?ESPN will broadcast the game.How to stream Texas vs. WashingtonViewers whose services in...

Una primera versión del Mickey Mouse de Disney será de dominio público desde el 1 de enero

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(CNN) — En apenas dos días, una primera versión del personaje más icónico de Disney pasará a ser de dominio público por primera vez.Durante casi un siglo, la imagen de Mickey Mouse ha estado ligada a la marca Walt Disney Company, pero el 1 de enero de 2024 expirarán los derechos de autor de Disney sobre “Steamboat Willie”, el primer cortometraje de Walt Disney protagonizado por Mickey Mouse.Eso significa que una de las primeras versiones de la compañía de su querido roedor estará disponible para uso público.“Steamboat Willie” contra el Mickey moderno“Steamboat Willie” se estrenó en 1928 y ayudó a lanzar a Mickey Mouse y Walt Disney a la fama. Dado que la ley de derechos de autor de Estados Unidos —actualizada por última vez por el Congreso en 1998— permite que los mismos se mantengan durante 95 años, el derecho exclusivo de Disney sobre el personaje está a punto de terminar.La verdad sobre si Walt Disney está congelado y otros datos curiosos...

Venice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people starting in June to protect the popular lagoon city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

MILAN (AP) — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city.Starting in June, groups will be limited to 25 people, or roughly half the capacity of a tourist bus, and the use of loudspeakers, “which can generate confusion and disturbances,” will be banned, the city said in a statement.The city official charged with security, Elisabetta Pesce, said the policies were aimed at improving the movement of groups through Venice’s historic center as well as the heavily visited islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.The city previously announced plans to test a new day-tripper fee this year. The 5 euros ($5.45) per person fee will be applied on 29 peak days between April and mid-July, including most weekends. It is intended to regulate crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for Venice residents. The U.N. cultural agency cited tourism’s impact o...

Cole Palmer scores two goals as Chelsea beats Luton 3-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

LUTON, England (AP) — Cole Palmer scored two goals and Chelsea survived a late fightback to beat Luton 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. The England forward struck in each half at Kenilworth Road and provided the assist as Noni Madueke also got on the scoresheet.But late goals from Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo set up a nervy finish for manager Mauricio Pochettino’s team as Luton threatened an unlikely comeback. Chelsea has now won back-to-back games in the league for the first time since October, in what has been a troubled first season in charge for Pochettino. The win also ended a run of four straight defeats away from home. Palmer has been a rare highlight for the London team since his move from Manchester City in the offseason. He has now scored eight goals in 16 league games for Chelsea.Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Wednesday and got off to a good start at Luton when Palmer opened the scoring in the 12th. Madueke then blasted a second in the 37th to put the v...

Today in Sports – Buffalo Bills snap longest current non-playoff streak in North American pro sports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

Dec. 311961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their seventh NFL championship. Green Bay’s Bart Starr throws three touchdown passes in the first title game ever played in Green Bay.1962 — The American Basketball League folds. The ABL played one full season, 1961-1962, and part of this season. The ABL is the first basketball league to have a three point shot for baskets scored far away from the goal. The league also had a 30-second shooting clock and a wider free throw lane, 18 feet instead of the standard 12.1973 — Third-ranked Notre Dame edges top-ranked Alabama 24-23 in the Sugar Bowl. Notre Dame’s Bob Thomas kicks a 19-yard field goal with 4:26 left to give the Irish a one-point lead. With two minutes left, the Irish clinch the victory when on third-and-8 from the their own 3, Tom Clements completes a 35-yard pass from his own end zone to Robin Weber, and Notre Dame runs out the clock.1...

Sports on TV for Sunday, December 31

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, December 31COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)2 p.m.PAC-12N — Washington St. at Colorado3 p.m.CBSSN — Omaha at South Dakota4 p.m.PAC-12N — Arizona at StanfordSECN — Bryant at Mississippi6 p.m.PAC-12N — Washington at Utah8 p.m.PAC-12N — Arizona St. at CaliforniaCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)12 p.m.ACCN — Wake Forest at Florida St.CW — Clemson at North Carolina12:30 p.m.BTN — Illinois at Indiana1 p.m.CBSSN — S. Dakota St. at North Dakota2 p.m.ACCN — Notre Dame at SyracuseSECN — Radford at Vanderbilt2:30 p.m.BTN — Maryland at Nebraska4 p.m.ACCN — Louisville at Miami6 p.m.ACCN — NC State at VirginiaCOLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S)3 p.m.ESPNU — Harvard at UConnHORSE RACING2:30 p.m.FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the RacesIIHF HOCKEY (MEN’S)6 a.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Slovakia vs. U.S., Group B, Gothenburg, Sweden8:30 a.m.NHLN — World Junior Championship Group Stage: Sweden vs. Finland, Group A, Gothenburg, Sweden11 a.m...

Enormes olas azotan la costa de California por tercer día consecutivo, provocando inundaciones y condiciones potencialmente letales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:51:32 GMT

(CNN) — Olas gigantes e inundaciones costeras están haciendo estragos por tercer día consecutivo en muchas de las comunidades costeras de California, donde las condiciones extremas han obligado a realizar rescates acuáticos, han arrasado automóviles y han herido a un puñado de personas.El oleaje inusualmente grande, que a menudo supera los seis metros, ha provocado el cierre de playas a lo largo de la costa de California y ha provocado inundaciones dañinas en varias calles, hogares y negocios junto a la playa.En el condado de Ventura, muy afectado, las olas superaron los malecones y arrastraron automóviles estacionados por la calle, bloqueando el camino de los socorristas, dijo el capitán de bomberos Brian McGrath a TNLA, afiliada de CNN. La inundación en un hotel local también causó daños en todas sus habitaciones de la planta baja, dijo.Las aguas altas y las peligrosas corrientes de resaca han estado asediando gran parte de la costa oeste desde el sur de California hasta Ore...